PEDro is currently working on a new database that will index studies and reviews that evaluate the accuracy of diagnostic tests used by physiotherapists. Called DiTA, this new database project is being led by Mark …
A recently published Cochrane review evaluates the benefits and harms of exercise interventions for preventing falls in older people living in the community. This review included randomised controlled trials evaluating any form of exercise as …
France Mourey is a professor in Université de Bourgogne, France who has expertise in geriatric rehabilitation, particularly the assessment of balance and gait, frailty, and training of motor function in Alzheimer’s disease. She coordinates a …
As a clinician, you perform diagnostic tests, provide information on prognosis, and implement interventions on a daily basis. You may want to find out if the diagnostic test (or combination of tests) you are using …
PEDro contains 42,815 records. In the 4 March 2019 update you will find: 33,501 reports of randomised controlled trials (32,676 of these trials have confirmed ratings of methodological quality using the PEDro scale) 8,642 reports …
When searching a database like PEDro, the results can only be as precise as the search terms used. The more sophisticated and specific the search is, the more relevant the resulting articles will be. For …
This systematic review evaluates the effect of seated exercise on impairment, activity and participation levels of older adults living with a health condition or impairment. This review included trials evaluating seated exercises of various types …
PEDro user users can ‘view’ records to obtain detailed information about the article, including the abstract, PEDro ratings and links to full-text. They can also ‘select’ records to be added to a list that can …
Emma K Stokes is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physiotherapy at Trinity College Dublin, the Head of the Physical Therapy Program at Qatar University, the President of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy, …
Reading scientific articles reporting the results of randomised controlled trials is a skill that requires practice. This post provides four quick tips to help you get started. TIP 1: understand how trials are laid out …
